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Is there any home remedies or any quick ways to cure the flu or at least for it to leave faster?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The Flu: If you have the flu hydrate well w water, herbal teas, soup or juice. Drink sufficiently to have pale to light yellow urine. You can use pain relievers like tylenol (acetaminophen) or nsaid’s. Rest a lot!

Answered 3/31/2017

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